fred heath Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 If you happen to read the classified section of this site there is a 1976 Chinook with **303,000** original miles. This is the original owner. It has the 20R engine. This is just amazing to me. Many sellers would round down the mileage (5 digit odometer). I know the 20R engine is supposed to be "bullet proof", this really puts it into perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I'm happy I have the 22RE! More evidence of a bullet proof engine! That's amazing mileage. Don't think I'll live long enough to put that many miles on Grannie:-)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4toi Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Just bought a 1993 Dolphin, 3.0 liter, automatic transmission 63000 miles in fair condition in Miami. After 7 new tires, old ones dry rotted, we drove it to Downeast, Maine in 4 driving days averaging 14.5 to 16.3 mpg for the trip. Now the work begins... but not on the engine!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, kg4toi said: ... but not on the engine!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4toi Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The former owner had an oil change done, new filters and belts and normal engine maintenance when he decided to sell. The tires "looked" OK and the invoice was dated 2014. The date stamp on the tires turned out to be 47/10, my bad. The place to look for that info is not on the shoulder of I95 in Stuart, Florida. I am a semi retired boat mechanic and engine maintenance is what I do almost every working day. OK, technically it is work, but not like major problems would be. Thanks for the schedule! The owner had every manual except the Dolphin owners manual and the Toyota truck manual. I am searching for the Dolphin info.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Don't be too disappointed. They (like all others) are VERY 'general'. 1993_Dolphin_Owners_Manual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The FSM should be just you're kind of reading! Don't ignore the timing belt and valve clearance. And for the other 'systems':- http://bryantrv.com/owners.html and http://bryantrv.com/docs.html 93_FSM_Combined.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4toi Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks again Derek... great info. Too bad I have to go to work tomorrow, lots to study. I'm the only licensed A/C-refrigeration tech left at work and work the haul out and commissioning seasons. Last day 4th of July and then off with the camper! Meanwhile, I'm reading all this stuff...wait, shouldn't I have read this first!? before buying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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